Basic Living
EducationalIdaho Division of Career Technical Education – Adult Education
• Free adult education statewide • GED prep, ESL, basic skills, workforce readiness
Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
• Employment and independent living services for visually impaired clients • Works closely with DVR
Vocational
Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
State-federal program - assists people with disabilities prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment.
Legal
Idaho Courts – Self Help Center
• Free legal forms and instructions • Custody, protection orders, child support, small claims
Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP)
The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP) provides a safety net for low-income individuals and families in Idaho who require civil legal services and cannot afford to pay for them. If you are low-income and need a lawyer for a civil matter, IVLP may be able to help. Using a statewide network of volunteer attorneys, IVLP provides free civil legal assistance through advice and consultation, brief legal service and representation.
Meetup
Find Meetup events, join groups, or start your own. Make new friends and connect with like-minded people. Meet people near you who share your interests.
Community
SILC (State Independent Living Council) - Idaho Caregiver Alliance
Resources for people with disabilities to connect with community programs and independent living supports.
Idaho Commission on Aging
Senior-focused community programs, caregiver support, and engagement opportunities.
Utility Assistance | El-Ada Community Action Partnership
FinancialIdaho Financial Assistance Overview (IDHW)
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Heating Assistance Programs - Intermountain Gas Company
Explore heating assistance programs like LIHEAP, offering aid for those facing financial hardships or emergencies with winter energy bills.
HousingProject Share - Idaho Power
Project Share provides a maximum of $300 per qualifying household per program year for bill pay assistance to customers in need during the heating season.
IDHW - Community Services Block Grant
CSBG funds local Community Action Agencies to help low-income individuals and families with housing, food, transportation, jobs, education, and other support to become self-sufficient and improve their communities.
IDHW - Temporary Assistance for Families
TAFI gives temporary monthly cash (up to $309) to low-income Idaho families for food, clothing, and shelter. Benefits last up to 24 months, with work or child support requirements for eligibility. Money is accessed via direct deposit or EBT card.
IDHW - Cash Assistance Aid to the aged, blind, and disabled
AABD provides monthly cash and Medicaid to people 65+, blind, or disabled to help with living and medical expenses.
HUD Idaho Information Webpage
Housing resources for Idahoans. Homelessness, Affordable Places to Live, Homeownership, Report Housing Discrimination, Rent Relief & Eviction Resources, Speak to a Housing Counselor, Housing Quality & Improved Living Conditions, Disaster Resources
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